Suzanne and I would like to express our thanks to the Hardie Grant Books team for suggesting there should be a book about my recipes that have stood the test of time.
Many people have turned our words into a book to be loved and cherished: publisher Mary Small, who conceived and developed the idea; Tanya Zouev, a talented photographer who photographed the food; and Caroline Velik, who cooked and styled the food at the photography shoot.
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the many generous people who loaned us equipment and props to enhance the photography: Bliink Interiors, Designer Laminates, Great Dane Furniture, Höganäs ceramics from Jarass, and Riess enamelware from Crowley and Grouch.
A special word of thanks goes to our dear friend Jannie Brown, who opened her lovely home to us for the photography shoot. It really does make a difference to work in a pleasant, happy atmosphere.